“Larry and Ellen have an eclectic, high-energy sound that crosses the sound and vocal agility of Rusted Root with the good-natured JOY of... of what? I don't really know - it's not jam band altered-state amiability, and it's not pre-planned and coldly executed folk fun... it was something that reminded me of my old partner, Audrey, and something that reminded me of sledding... joyriding down a hill and laughing with the sheer frenetic joy of it.
Sour Grapes really was anything BUT their name. Ellen is one Hell of a percussionist, one Hell of a vocalist. Larry is a great harmonica player, and they both have some rapid-fire vocal abilities and an almost Brazilian rhythmic sensibility. And add to that their REAL hook - tap dancing. I'm going to leave it there, cause I can't do it all justice - I'm hoping we can drag them down to Maryland at some point. Y'all would enjoy them muchly.”
- Ilyaimy Trip Journal, May 2005